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Can I pull out my dissolvable stitch that is hanging out of my skin? (Photo)

April 21, 2015
Asked By:Brianj in Mesa, AZ

I had a lipoma removed 4 weeks ago and have since healed. I saw what I thought was dry skin on the incision and pulled it. It was a dissolve able stitch and it is hanging about a quarter inch out. Should I go back to my doctor or can I just pull it out?

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